Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great place for breakfast or brunch! They feature an entire menu of delicious hashes served with eggs.
50 locals recommend
Hash Chicago
1357 N Western AveGreat place for breakfast or brunch! They feature an entire menu of delicious hashes served with eggs.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Great Mexican inspired dishes, many vegetarian/vegan options, and delicious beer.
140 locals recommend
Handlebar
2311 W North AveOne of my favorite restaurants in the city. Great Mexican inspired dishes, many vegetarian/vegan options, and delicious beer.
Leghorn Chicken
Fried chicken sandwiches. Enough said.
Antique Taco Wicker Park
1360 N Milwaukee AveGreat tacos, simple menu, cute environment!
Lillie's Q
417 North Ashland AvenueGreat spot for BBQ. I recommend the pulled pork sandwich
Essentials
Small grocery store that specializes in natural and organic items. They also have a great beer & wine selection and the owner is more than happy to give you recommendations.
14 locals recommend
Mango Market
1458 N Western AveSmall grocery store that specializes in natural and organic items. They also have a great beer & wine selection and the owner is more than happy to give you recommendations.
Great place to get fresh produce at good prices. Feature many Mexican and Latin American specialty food items.
111 locals recommend
Cermak Produce
2701 W North AveGreat place to get fresh produce at good prices. Feature many Mexican and Latin American specialty food items.
Shopping
Humboldt House
1045 N California AveGreat vintage shop! Highly recommend checking this place out.
Glazed and Infused
1576 North Milwaukee AvenueAbsolutely delicious artisan donuts!
Drinks & Nightlife
A neighborhood classic! Great dive with large bar and cheap drinks. The interior dates to the 1940s and features dim red lighting. Cozy and fun!
180 locals recommend
The California Clipper
1002 North California AvenueA neighborhood classic! Great dive with large bar and cheap drinks. The interior dates to the 1940s and features dim red lighting. Cozy and fun!
Lockdown Bar & Grill
1024 N Western AveIf you like burgers, this is a must!
Music 365 nights a year! Great shows, cheap drinks, and cozy dive atmosphere. Highly recommend checking out what's playing when you're in town.
208 locals recommend
The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western AveMusic 365 nights a year! Great shows, cheap drinks, and cozy dive atmosphere. Highly recommend checking out what's playing when you're in town.
Prohibition era gin bar. This place has a swanky chic interior, an adbundance of different seating options, and some of the best drinks in the city - for only $8!
584 locals recommend
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage AveProhibition era gin bar. This place has a swanky chic interior, an adbundance of different seating options, and some of the best drinks in the city - for only $8!
Fried chicken, beer, & drinks. Great outdoor seating. Perfect place to go with a group of friends. Highly recommend the hush puppies.
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveFried chicken, beer, & drinks. Great outdoor seating. Perfect place to go with a group of friends. Highly recommend the hush puppies.
Delicious thin-crust pizza! Also home to the ever enticing PBJ special. Big slice of pizza, PBR Tallboy, and a shot of Jameson all for $8.50
152 locals recommend
The Boiler Room
2210 North California AvenueDelicious thin-crust pizza! Also home to the ever enticing PBJ special. Big slice of pizza, PBR Tallboy, and a shot of Jameson all for $8.50